The cable wrist curl is an exercise that targets the wrist flexors and extensors. It involves using a cable machine to perform wrist curls in both directions, with the goal of strengthening the muscles in the wrists and improving grip strength.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the wrist flexor muscles
- Improves grip strength
- Helps prevent wrist injuries
- Can be done with different variations to target specific areas of the wrist and forearm
- Can be easily adjusted for different levels of resistance
How to perform
- Start by sitting on a bench or chair with your forearms resting on a flat surface, such as a table or bench.
- Grasp the cable handle with an underhand grip, with your palms facing up.
- Slowly curl your wrists upward, bringing the cable handle towards your forearms.
- Hold the contraction for a few seconds, then slowly lower the cable handle back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
- Switch to an overhand grip and repeat the exercise to work the opposite side of your forearms.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Forearms
Primary